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midlands

/ˈmɪd.ləndz/
mid · lands
Plural:midlands
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Adjective:midland
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• noun

1

British A major geographic and cultural region of central England situated between Southern and Northern England, encompassing cities such as Birmingham, Nottingham, Coventry, and Leicester (usually capitalized as "the Midlands").

Example

"The Industrial Revolution transformed the Midlands into a major hub for manufacturing and coal mining."

2

The central or inland parts of a country or region, away from the coast or borders.

Example

"Heavy rainfall across the midlands caused several major rivers to overflow their banks."

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• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Midlands. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/midlands
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